Bill Shorten's asylum dilemma
Will the Labor leader support banning for life visits from refugees who have attempted to reach Australia? Analysis with Mark Kenny.
Will the Labor leader support banning for life visits from refugees who have attempted to reach Australia? Analysis with Mark Kenny.
The PM and Human Rights Commissioner are in a war of words after Malcolm Turnbull accused the Commission of harming it's credibility over a recent 18c case. Courtesy ABC.
Supporters of same sex marriage say despite the plebiscite being voted down in the Senate, they'll keep pushing for it.
Watch One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts storm out of his own press conference after questions were asked about his colleague Rod Culleton.
Anthony Albanese takes a point of order on 'weirdness' as the government's own backbench is left bewildered - Peter Dutton finds laughs are hard to find in question time.
One Nation senator Rod Culleton delivers a defiant speech to the Senate, as leader Pauline Hanson supports scrutiny into his eligibility to serve.
Sarah Hanson Young says Bob Day has been blinded by his own sense of self interest, using taxpayer money to fund his building apprentices.
Credit agencies will continue to monitor the Australian economy but the Treasurer says retaining the AAA rating depends on the government's ability to reduce debt.
Malcolm Turnbull says the Human Right Commission has harmed its reputation over the recent case it pursued against Queensland students as debate continues over whether 18c should be changed. Courtesy ABC News 24.
The former PM is still upset over not being nominated for the UN top job while Turnbull has hit out at Labor's refugee policy blaming Rudd. Courtesy ABC News 24, Sky.
The PM is considering an inquiry proposal to look at changing 18c, admitting while we can't condone hate speech we must respect the right to free speech. Courtesy ABC News 24.
The government has announced a plan to give victims of institutional sexual abuse compensation and counselling. Courtesy ABC News 24.
The Government's plan to never allow asylum seekers who come by boat to settle in Australia has drawn fire from several fronts, but the PM is sticking by the hard line. Courtesy ABC News 24.
The Coalition maintains its agenda is on track, with the ABCC still a priority, despite Mitch Fifield needing a lot of prompting before discussing it. Courtesy ABC News. Down two Senators and with contentious legislation to get through, the government faces a tough week, but MPs say they're battle ready. Courtesy ABC News.
The PM has scoffed at suggestions the Senate is in chaos despite two seats in question and no certainty the government's legislation will pass. Courtesy ABC News 24.
Right now citizens don't have access to their own data, but the Productivity Commission has put forward a bold plan to change that. Find out how it will benefit you.
In his unique style, One Nation Senator Rod Culleton responds to news his election win will be challenged in the High Court. Courtesy ABC News 24.
George Brandis does his best to explain what the government knew about Bob Day's business affairs and his election eligibility. Courtesy ABC News.
The Senator has resigned for the second time with questions surrounding his business affairs and whether he was validly elected. Courtesy ABC News.
A new report has shed new light on what really happened to MH370.
Why has Bob Day quit the Senate and what does it mean for the government? Who will replace him? Political correspondent Adam Gartrell answers these questions.
Some changes are funny, some are scandalous - public servants and political staff have been anonymously editing Wikipedia. James Massola has been tracking them down.
These are four of the major points of conflict between the nation's first and second law officers.
It's the must-have app for cabinet ministers and their staff - but does it raise security issues? James Massola explains.
Staunch marriage equality advocate Warren Entsch has all but conceded defeat, changing his mind to support the plebiscite, over a free vote.
The CEOs of the four big banks sing from the same song sheet at a parliamentary inquiry - to a hard-to-please audience.
MP Stuart Robert strongly defends a property developer in parliament - but who wrote the script?
After 25 years of uninterrupted economic growth, is this the most agile and innovative way to reduce the deficit?
A shake-up of the RSL's leadership looms as questions emerge about financial management. David Wroe explains.
Why have recent comments by Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham caused such a furore? Matthew Knott explains.
The geopolitics behind Malcolm Turnbull's announcement that Australia will accept more refugees from an assessment centre in Costa Rica.
A radical proposal being considered by government could see all Australian default super contributions flow into one super fund.Peter Martin explains.
The five Indigenous MPs of the new Parliament have sat down together for the first time to discuss their priorities and the challenges ahead.
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